Poetry- Writing and Reading

Poetry and love, in fact two simple words but with such great emotions. When you combine the words it becomes a stunning phrase that literally can move hills. Should you read or listen to a poem? I like to do both. The written word can be that beautiful when used by skilful authors.

However, when you listen to a master narrator its also appealing. This article is mostly about love poems on audio books. I have also added some quotes from the authors of the poems that I have chosen.

The Sonnets by William Shakespeare
There is no grading in this listing but I felt I had to start with Shakespeares The Sonnets. They serve as one of the most beautiful romantic love poems ever written and also give us an idea of the mind of the genius behind these captivating words.

William Shakespeare quote:
“Shall I compare thee to a summers day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summers lease hath all too short a date.”

If Thou Must Love Me
This is Elizabeth Barrett Brownings appeal to her lover to adore her only for herself, and not for any qualities that may fade away.

Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning:
“Who so loves believes the impossible.”

My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose
Robert Burnss well-known ode blessing the eternal power of true romance.

Quote by Robert Burns:
“O, my luves like a red red rose Thats newly sprung in June:
O, my luves like the melodie Thats sweetly played in tune.”

The Passionate Shepherd to His Love
Christopher Marlowes emotional appeal to his truelove to escape with him and live a romantic country-life with him.

Quote by Christopher Marlowe:
“Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?”

12 Valentines Poems
12 Valentines Poems is actually a small collection of romantic poesy as its best.

There are twelve specially selected favorites. To mention some of them; Edward Fitzgeralds meditations from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Edward Lears comic verse The Owl and The Pussycat, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, John Donnes The Sunne Rising and lines from John Miltons Paradise Lost, Robert Herricks Delight in Disorder and Shakespeares Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day.

Listening and reading love poems can be a great source of joy. However, there is actually one better way to indulge these words by masters: Read the poem to your dear one yourself. Get inspired and surprise your love with a passionate sonnet by Shakespeare this evening.